“Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. And the wind died down, and it was completely calm” (Mark 4:4).
A true Christian, who has control over his own will, can live nobly and happily, enjoying a clear and serene sky in his mind, even in the most challenging circumstances. When the sea of this world is most turbulent and stormy around him, he remains safe, anchored in the harbor of sweet and complete submission to the will of God. To be in harmony with the divine will means to obey His commandments, for it is through them that God’s will is revealed most clearly.
This soul, aligned with the will of the Lord, does not allow the injustices and mistreatment of this life to diminish his joy or contentment. Whoever has control over his own will is not shaken by external pressures nor does he find internal conflicts. He lives in peace, anchored in the certainty that he is walking according to God’s purposes, regardless of the circumstances around him.
And when the moment comes when God calls him from this mortal state, he finds within himself the strength to surrender his life, not as something taken from him, but as a voluntary and peaceful offering. For this Christian, to live and to die are equally acts of worship, for his entire life has been shaped by obedience and surrender to the perfect will of the Father. -Adapted from Dr. John Smith. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Dear God, teach me to live with a heart fully submitted to Your will, finding peace and joy even in the fiercest storms. May I learn to control my own will, aligning it with Your commandments, and rest in the certainty that I am safe in the harbor of Your purpose.
My Father, today I ask You to grant me the blessing of not being shaken by the injustices or difficulties I encounter. May I live in harmony with You, remaining at peace amid external pressures and trusting that, by obeying You, I am walking according to Your perfect plans.
Oh, Most Holy God, I worship and praise You for the peace and strength that come from a heart surrendered to Your will. Thank You for being my anchor and my refuge, guiding me in every step of this earthly journey. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your mighty Law never fails to direct me on the path that leads me to You. I cannot stop meditating on Your beautiful commandments. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
